chine house | extension design | west parley

chine house is a transformative renovation and extension project located in west parley, dorset. planning has recently been approved and the scheme is now progressing on site. designed as a complete reimagining of a disjointed existing bungalow, the project turns an outdated property into a light filled, spacious, and contemporary family home. the approach follows our broader design philosophy shared on our about page, where every home is tailored to the unique needs of each family and site.

design ambition

the brief required a full modernisation while retaining and adapting portions of the existing structure. the strategy focused on opening the rear of the property to create a generous open plan family space that works with the natural level changes across the site. the garden drops away into woodland, providing an opportunity to design a stepped, landscaped terrace that connects indoor and outdoor living across the full width of the house.

the architectural character is defined by split level living, a sunken lounge, and a dramatic double height light well above the kitchen. rooflights introduce vertical daylight that transforms the centre of the home. the sunken living area offers a more intimate, grounded space, positioned to open directly onto the garden through large areas of glazing.

first floor extension

a new first floor master bedroom is introduced within the vaulted roof structure. this space captures woodland views and abundant natural light, creating a private retreat separated from the main family zones. the project has been delivered through riba stages 0 to 5, supported by julia sanders consulting as structural engineer, mc plan and site services for building control, and energy count as energy assessor.

further detail on our technical and planning services can be found on our services page.